700 tourists targeted by muggers and pickpockets in 2014

More than 700 tourists were robbed by muggers and pick-pockets last year, with the majority falling victim in Dublin city centre.

Details were revealed in a report released by the Irish Tourist Assistance Service (ITAS) which offered help to visitors targeted by thieves.

ITAS said pick-pocketing was the most common offence of the 726 crimes perpetrated against tourists, about 52% of incidents reported.